head to head
vs
Dragon Quest BuildersvsThe Outer Worlds
Dragon Quest Builders leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Outer Worlds leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Dragon Quest BuildersThe Outer Worlds
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 3
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
The Outer Worlds leans harder on reads: Scripted enemies
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization8 vs 7
Dragon Quest Builders leans harder on optimization: Base layouts, recipes, room bonuses and progression are fully solvable.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.